Talking with your spouse or loved one about what is going to happen after you die or aren’t able to take care of the affairs anymore, is never a fun conversation.… Read More »
Category: Estate Planning
When the music died…
Author Law Office of Glenn A. DeigPosted on Categories Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Planning, Power of Attorney, Trust & Wills Obviously, this is a reference to Don McClean’s famous song “American Pie” of several famous musicians’ deaths from a plane crash in 1959.
Arguably, in the past 2 years, we have lost the most music icons in modern history. George Michael, David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, Merle Haggard, Leonard Cohen, and Glen Campbell were hugely popular and influential performers who have recently passed away.… Read More »
I Need a “Simple” Will …
This is the most common statement I hear in my law practice; then secondly, “what does a simple Will cost?” The reason I can never immediately “quote” a price is because of the many questions that must be answered, such as:
Can you tell me about your yourself? Current health? Family? Marriages? Children? … Read More »
Estate Planning and Digital Assets: Keeping Up with the Changing Times
So much of your life exists in the digital world. When you consider your daily online activities, plus the platforms, management tools, and devices you routinely use, digital impacts your life significantly. It’s likely you use many, if not most of the following: email, Facebook, Twitter, Google Calendar, … Read More »
Power of Attorney: An Essential Estate Planning Tool
A Power of Attorney is a written document which gives a person, or persons, of your choice the authority to take actions or make decisions on your behalf. Once you’ve chosen a person (or persons) to help you make important decisions, that person (or persons) is called your “attorney-in-fact”. Your attorney-in-fact may have authority to act in your place for financial or other purposes. It is important to trust this person with your finances.… Read More »